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- noun, Phonetics. 1. a fricative, as (f) or (th), in which the tongue is relatively flat, with air channeled over it through a shallow slit.
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- Full Definition of LINGUISTIC. : of or relating to language or linguistics. — lin·guis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb.
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- Full Definition of PHONEME. : any of the abstract units of the phonetic system of a language that correspond to a set of similar speech sounds (as the velar \k\ of cool and the palatal \k\ of keel) which are perceived to be a single distinctive sound in the language. See phoneme defined for English-language learners.
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tongue tongue (tung), n the muscular organ that is the main articulatory element in the production of speech and accounts for the clarity and fluidity of speech. Two groups of tongue muscles, the intrinsic and extrinsic, are united into one organ.
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linguist The definition of a linguist is a person who speaks many languages, or a language expert. An example of a linguist is someone who speaks and teaches others to speak Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, English and French. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
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- 1 Of or concerning the teeth, as in dental care. 2  Of or concerning dentistry. ( phonetics) Made with the tongue touching the teeth, as in dental fricative.
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- fortis (ˈfɔːtɪs) (phonetics). ( 1 of a consonant) articulated with considerable muscular tension of the speech organs or with a great deal of breath pressure or plosion. (of a consonant) articulated with considerable muscular tension of the speech organs or with a great deal of breath pressure or plosion.
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- Definition. Language is a human system of communication that uses arbitrary signals, such as voice sounds, gestures, and/or written symbols. The study of language is called linguistics.
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phoneme Definition of phoneme for English Language Learners. linguistics : the smallest unit of speech that can be used to make one word different from another word.
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fritte fritte m (definite singular fritten, indefinite plural fritter, definite plural frittene) 1  french fry. 2  paste used to make frit porcelain.
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- allophone. noun. 1  Linguistics A predictable phonetic variant of a phoneme. 2  For example, the aspirated t of top, the unaspirated t of stop, and the tt (pronounced as a flap) of batter are allophones of the English phoneme &sol;t&sol;.
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- Articulation:1. In speech, the production and use of speech sounds. 2. In dentistry, the contact of the occlusal surfaces of the teeth.3. In anatomy, a joint (an area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts). An articulation, or joint, is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage.
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Stop consonant In phonetics, a stop, also known as a plosive or oral occlusive, is a consonant in which the vocal tract is blocked so that all airflow ceases. The occlusion may be made with the tongue blade ([t], [d]) or body ([k], [ɡ]), lips ([p], [b]), or glottis ([ʔ]).
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- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Phonetics (pronounced /fəˈnɛtɪks/ , from the Greek: φωνή, phōnē, 'sound, voice') is a branch of linguistics that comprises the study of the sounds of human speech, or—in the case of sign languages —the equivalent aspects of sign.
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PHONOLOGY: CONSONANTS Consonants may also be classified according to the manner of articulation and the point of articulation: that is, how and where the flow of air is stopped or impeded when the consonant is articulated.
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stylistic stylistic definition: The definition of stylistic is something related to the form, art or method of something. (adjective) When you make a decision to write a novel using an information method of writing rather than a formal one, this is an example of a...
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Meaning of âcommunicativeâ in the English Dictionary B2 willing to talk to people and give them information: He was in a bad mood at breakfast and wasn't very communicative. › relating to communication: The communicative ability of the whale is thought to be highly developed. › specialized language relating to a style of language teaching in which interaction (= talking and responding) is seen as the most important method of learning, and the main aim of learning: the communicative approach.
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Apraxia? Dyspraxia? Articulation? Phonology? What Does It All Mean? Articulation refers to the manner in which a child produces a sound and the placement of the tongue, lips, and teeth. Common articulation errors are those listed above, in addition to [f] for [th] (“fum” for “thumb”), [l] for [y] (“lelo” for “yellow”).
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- noun. ( 1 phonetics) a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue against the upper front teeth, or the gum just above it.oun. ( 1 phonetics) a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue against the upper front teeth, or the gum just above it.
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- Definition of bray. intransitive verb. : to utter the characteristic loud harsh cry of a donkey a braying donkey; also : to utter a sound like a donkey's bray with laughter. transitive verb.
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Glossary of Reading Terms An allophone is a phonetic variant of a phoneme in a particular language. [ 1 p] and [pH] are allophones of the phoneme /p/.
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syllable (plural syllables) (linguistics) A unit of human speech that is interpreted by the listener as a single sound, although syllables usually consist of one or more vowel sounds, either alone or combined with the sound of one or more consonants; a word consists of one or more syllables.
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Consonant The letter T, the most common consonant letter in English. In articulatory phonetics, a consonant is a speech sound that is articulated with complete or partial closure of the vocal tract.
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phoneme : any of the abstract units of the phonetic system of a language that correspond to a set of similar speech sounds (as the velar \k\ of cool and the palatal \k\ of keel) which are perceived to be a single distinctive sound in the language. See phoneme defined for English-language learners. See phoneme defined for kids.
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- Full Definition of LINGUISTIC. : of or relating to language or linguistics.— lin·guis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb. See linguistic defined for English-language learners. See linguistic defined for kids.ull Definition of LINGUISTIC. : of or relating to language or linguistics. — lin·guis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb.
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The English Plosive Sounds The English Plosive Sounds. Plosive (also known as stops, mutes, occlusives, explosives) sounds are formed by the air being completely blocked in the mouth and then suddenly released. A plosive is a consonant articulation with the following characteristics: We have 6 Plosive sounds in English: /p/b/t/d/k/g/.The Plosive consonant sounds are generally described on three bases: Some phoneticians opine that the degree of breath and muscular effort involved in the articulation between the groups voiceless and voiced are not the same.n other words, manner of articulation describes how the sound is produced. In the articulation of the plosive sounds, four phases can be distinguished: (i) Closing phase: In this stage the two organs move very close to one another and create a complete closure or blockade.